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Murulla vs Wingen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.5 km apart · Murulla profile · Wingen profile

Murulla Wingen

Wingen and Murulla are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Wingen is the larger of the two, with a population of 277 compared to Murulla's 23. There are significant differences in their demographics and wealth. Murulla has a much younger population, with 30.4% being children under 15, and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $2,625, compared to $1,571 in Wingen. In contrast, Wingen has a much larger share of seniors at 14.8%, while Murulla has none.

Both areas are similar in that they are car-dependent and lack local public transport and shops. They also both have long-term health condition rates around 26%, which is close to the national figure. While Wingen is more established with a few local amenities, Murulla has seen a recent surge in growth, with 65.0% of its residents moving there in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murullain Wingen +254 larger in Wingen gap narrowing
23 16th pct 277 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9
  • First area, 2021: 23
  • Second area, 2011: 287
  • Second area, 2016: 323
  • Second area, 2021: 277
Median age in Murullain Wingen +7 yrs older in Wingen gap narrowing
34 yrs 13th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Murullain Wingen +2.2 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
Aged 65+ in Murullain Wingen +14.8 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
Under 15 in Murullain Wingen +11.3 pts higher in Murulla
30.4% 95th pct 19.1% 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%
— 12.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.3 pts 27.4%
30.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.3 pts 19.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Marital status

107.1% Married ◂ +51.9 pts 55.3%
28.6% Never married +1.7 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% Divorced +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Separated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Widowed +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Age & sex structure

Murulla Wingen

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wingen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wingen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wingen: 0.0% males, 1.1% females
  • 70–74 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wingen: 1.1% males, 1.1% females
  • 65–69 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wingen: 3.7% males, 6.3% females
  • 60–64 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wingen: 7.4% males, 4.1% females
  • 55–59 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 17.6% females; 55–59 in Wingen: 4.1% males, 4.5% females
  • 50–54 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wingen: 3.3% males, 1.1% females
  • 45–49 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wingen: 2.6% males, 4.5% females
  • 40–44 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wingen: 4.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 35–39 in Murulla: 23.5% males, 17.6% females; 35–39 in Wingen: 3.0% males, 5.6% females
  • 30–34 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wingen: 4.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wingen: 0.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 20–24 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wingen: 1.5% males, 1.1% females
  • 15–19 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wingen: 3.3% males, 3.7% females
  • 10–14 in Murulla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wingen: 5.2% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Murulla: 23.5% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wingen: 5.2% males, 2.6% females
  • 0–4 in Murulla: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wingen: 3.0% males, 1.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Murullain Wingen +4.3 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%

Country of birth

82.6% Australia +2.2 pts ▸ 84.8%
0.0% New Zealand +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

60.9% Australian ◂ +10.3 pts 50.5%
52.2% English ◂ +4.2 pts 48.0%
21.7% Irish ◂ +11.6 pts 10.1%
13.0% German ◂ +12.0 pts 1.1%
0.0% Scottish +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Italian +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Greek +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

82.6% English only +6.9 pts ▸ 89.5%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Murullain Wingen +6.6 pts higher in Murulla
30.4% 24th pct 23.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Religious affiliation

69.6% Christianity ◂ +5.3 pts 64.3%
30.4% No religion ◂ +6.6 pts 23.8%
0.0% Not stated +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 36.6% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%
— 8.3% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Murullain Wingen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.1% Year 12 ◂ +20.6 pts 36.6%
42.9% Year 10 ◂ +4.4 pts 38.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Year 11 +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Highest qualification level

21.4% Certificate III / IV +27.5 pts ▸ 49.0%
42.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +35.3 pts 7.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

42.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +33.9 pts 9.0%
21.4% Education ◂ +14.5 pts 6.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Society & culture +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Health +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murullain Wingen +$258 higher in Murulla gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $804 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2011: $634
  • Second area, 2016: $655
  • Second area, 2021: $804
Household income in Murullain Wingen +$1,054 higher in Murulla
$2,625 91st pct $1,571 52nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,625
  • Second area, 2011: $1,446
  • Second area, 2016: $1,416
  • Second area, 2021: $1,571
Family income in Murullain Wingen +$1,032 higher in Murulla
$2,750 88th pct $1,718 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2011: $1,424
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,718
High earners in Murullain Wingen
— 4.8% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
High-income homes in Murullain Wingen
— 14.0% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Under $650 +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

71.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.7 pts 33.8%
50.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.2 pts 15.8%
0.0% Under $650 +34.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murullain Wingen +0.8 pts higher in Murulla
26.1% 36th pct 25.3% 32nd pct
Mental health in Murullain Wingen +5.8 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Murullain Wingen +4.0 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Mental health +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Asthma +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Diabetes +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Heart disease +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Cancer +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Lung condition +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

87.0% None ◂ +24.5 pts 62.5%
26.1% One condition ◂ +7.0 pts 19.1%
0.0% Two conditions +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murullain Wingen
— 13.2% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Unpaid carers in Murullain Wingen
— 11.0% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Unpaid child care in Murullain Wingen
— 24.6% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
Defence service in Murullain Wingen
— 2.7% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Murullain Wingen
— 24.6% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Murullain Wingen +6 larger in Wingen
0 0th pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Murullain Wingen
— 26 yrs 50th pct
Median income in Murullain Wingen
— $1,312 88th pct
Household income in Murullain Wingen
— $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Murullain Wingen +0.8 larger in Murulla
3.3 91st pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Murullain Wingen +11.1 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Living alone in Murullain Wingen
— 18.3% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +44.4 pts 55.6%
19.0% Couples without children +11.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% One-parent families +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.9% 3 people ◂ +27.8 pts 15.1%
0.0% 2 people +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% 1 person +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% 4 people +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 5 people +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murullain Wingen +$110 higher in Murulla
$400 82nd pct $290 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: $400
  • Second area, 2011: $300
  • Second area, 2016: $235
  • Second area, 2021: $290
Mortgage in Murullain Wingen +$500 higher in Murulla
$2,017 73rd pct $1,517 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,017
  • Second area, 2011: $1,900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,509
  • Second area, 2021: $1,517
People / bedroom in Murullain Wingen +0.20 higher in Murulla
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 6.5% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Owned outright in Murullain Wingen
— 38.7% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%
Separate houses in Murullain Wingen
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Murullain Wingen
— 71.0% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 83.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.0%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +47.3 pts ▸ 47.3%
0.0% Owned outright +38.7 pts ▸ 38.7%
0.0% Rented +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Other tenure +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

71.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +32.7 pts 38.7%
42.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +18.1 pts 24.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% 5 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Murullain Wingen
— 11.4% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
PT commute in Murullain Wingen
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Murullain Wingen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Murullain Wingen even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Murullain Wingen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Murullain Wingen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

60.0% Car (driver) even 60.0%
0.0% Worked at home +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Walked +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +58.9 pts 41.1%
0.0% 4 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murullain Wingen +43.0 pts higher in Murulla
65.0% 100th pct 22.0% 20th pct
  • First area, 2021: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murullain Wingen
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Murullain Wingen
— 62.3% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.3%
— 64.3% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.3%

Industries people work in

26.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.7 pts 20.0%
26.7% Manufacturing ◂ +19.5 pts 7.1%
20.0% Education & training ◂ +12.9 pts 7.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Mining +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Construction +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Retail trade +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers ◂ +22.1 pts 17.9%
40.0% Professionals ◂ +30.7 pts 9.3%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +8.6 pts 11.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Sales workers +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Murullain Wingen +1.3 higher in Wingen
0.0 0th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Murullain Wingen +1.8 more in Wingen
0.0 0th pct 1.8 65th pct
15-min city in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Murullain Wingen +61.9 pts higher in Wingen
0.0% 0th pct 61.9% 67th pct
Walk to health in Murullain Wingen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Murullain Wingen +18.1 more in Wingen
0.0 0th pct 18.1 59th pct
Intersections/km² in Murullain Wingen even
0 17th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Murullain Wingen +1.0 pts higher in Murulla
7.5% 66th pct 6.5% 58th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murulla vs Wingen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12876/murulla/vs/SAL14349/wingen